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BN54 SZL

2004 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,256 mi
Last recorded108,256 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 SZL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 108,256 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 108,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 99,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs wearing/ rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2012 99,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs wearing/ rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 83,529 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 83,529 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 74,475 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear shockers [top outer covers inscure]

damage to rear registration plate

Fail 28 Oct 2010 74,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear shockers [top outer covers inscure]

damage to rear registration plate

Pass 3 Nov 2009 67,637 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 57,938 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,144 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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BN54 SZL is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 64,720 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN54 SZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN54 SZL?

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What year was BN54 SZL registered?

BN54 SZL is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is BN54 SZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 SZL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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